Paganism and libertarianism might seem like odd choices to bring
together in a single book. One is a broad set of nature-centric
religious and spiritual practices, while the other is a fairly
narrow political philosophy focusing on personal freedom and
responsibility. But as a member of both communities, author Logan
Albright has been unable to shake the feeling that they actually
have more in common than most people realize. Libertarian
Paganism posits that there is a fundamental sympathy between
these two apparently unrelated belief systems, and that a set of
shared values might attract politically homeless pagans to
libertarianism, or spiritually homeless libertarians to paganism.
These values include respect for the individual, the importance of
consent, the freedom to express views which are out of the
mainstream, tolerance and inclusion, and a healthy skepticism
towards the powerful. Libertarian paganism is, in Albright's
experience, a way of life that is both personally empowering and
deeply ethical, two qualities towards which the author likes to
think we are all striving. It is the author's hope that readers of
any political or spiritual persuasion will find something here of
use, or at least thought provoking, in the development of that
personal philosophy we all need to work on continually if we are to
live lives of meaning and purpose.
General
Imprint: |
John Hunt Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
October 2023 |
Authors: |
Logan Albright
|
Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
184 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-80341-360-0 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-80341-360-3 |
Barcode: |
9781803413600 |
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